“There are such a lot of classes discovered (from), perhaps such as you’ve put it, being an assistant coach and a head coach, how a lot I want our fellow colleagues can have the publicity that I’ve had of being a part of that challenge of Orlando Pirates,” Ncikazi advised media in Durban forward of the showdown.
“Not like all different groups, Pirates are distinctive in the best way they do issues.
“Perhaps the fantastic thing about all the pieces is being a part of that technical staff the place Jose is the top coach.
“With out exaggerating, I nonetheless have to fulfill an individual who works that tough. Who’s knowledgeable, and I all the time want that our fellow South Africans can find out how critically (he) takes his job,” he mentioned.
“Usually as coaches, we all know two hours, however (he arrives) at 6 am and leaves at 3 pm. That turns into a day by day routine.
“A whole lot of evaluation is completed, there’s quite a lot of professionalism, and there may be house to permit different departments similar to conditioning and evaluation to take part within the membership’s growth. And the management and the knowledge that’s within the workplace,” Ncikazi mentioned as he assured that he has grown professionally from working with Riveiro.
“I used to be a head coach earlier than, however I believe I’ve grown extra as an assistant at Orlando Pirates than I used to be a head coach at different golf equipment.
“I’m completely happy to be a part of the challenge and I simply hope in my presence and with the little contribution that one could make, the membership turns into profitable as a result of it’s not about us.
“That’s a motion that brings happiness to the nation.”
As Ncikazi and Riveiro purpose so as to add one other piece of silverware to their trophy cupboard, the assistant coach admits it received’t be straightforward in opposition to a Stellies facet that gave them actual issues final season.
In 4 conferences all competitions, the Maroons received three to Pirates’ single victory.
“The stats are supporting the sport they (Stellenbosch) are taking part in. While you take a look at the stats, essentially the most counter-pressing staff, the staff that could be very robust in transition is Stellies,” Ncikazi mentioned.
“Whereas we’re conscious, how we take care of that on the day (can be necessary). However we all know their strengths, we’ve got to take care of that to place our fingers on the trophy.
“We’re conscious of Titus’ strengths. We’re conscious even within the absence of Rayners who has gone, the construction has not modified.
“The power of them to get pleasure from defending as a result of they know the prize of successful the ball. So, it’s two contrasting types, one staff is extra possession-based and the opposite staff is ready to sit down again and go on a transition.”
